Bethany Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hybrid

Circle of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Students - Student Support and Advocacy across this side of Turtle Island. Focusing on systemic advocacy, individual student support, and anti-colonial , anti-racist activism. My "heart passions" focus on Indigenous mental health, student wellbeing, MMIW2SG awareness, sexual violence support and prevention, equity, and community collaboration in journeys of trauma, healing, wellness and resiliency

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Standing Resolution 18THE CIRCLE OF FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS AND INUIT STUDENTSIndividual Duties of the Circle’s Women, Two Spirit, Trans, and Non-Binary RepresentativeThe Circle’s Women, Two Spirit, Trans, and Non-Binary Representative shall:i. Chair all of the Circle’s Women, Two Spirit, Trans, and Nonbinary council meetings,ii. Be responsible for the communication between the Federation's National Executive and the Circle,iii. Be a co-spokesperson, in conjunction with the chairperson and National Representative of the Circle, and, as such, articulate the policies of the Federation with respect to issues and matters of concern to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Students,iv. Be responsible for the lobbying activities of the Circle, in conjunction with the chairperson and National Representative of the Circle, on issues of primary concern to First Nations, Metis and Inuit Students.v. Be available, within budgetary limitations, to visit member associations and non-member associations wishing to know more about the circle and the Federations policiesRetrieved in:

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Supporting the process of conceptualizing decolonizing processes with a partnershipbetween WLU and the City of Waterloo, under the direction of Ann-Curry Stevens, Ph.D.Create a Living Decolonization Guide. Familiarize myself with the ongoing decolonization/Indigenization processes and procedureswithin the university and within the City of Waterloo strategic frameworks

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

● Research on Inter Familial Human Trafficking and create a resource toolkit.● Create and Co-facilitate ‘Beading, Belonging, Becoming’ - survivor group therapeutic circles.● Facilitate dissociation talks with staff and students, research and create a resource toolkit.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Individual trauma counselling with survivors of sexual violenceAdvocacy-related support and care for survivorsMaintenance of client files and statisticHousing supports when neededReferral to other community supportsCrisis intervention

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Demonstrate the highest level of customer service● Responding to guest needs and requests● Addressing concerns and recording information using processes set out by the team.● Support guests and families in their experiences.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Research on policy and procedures related to Indigenous child welfareimplementation, support the coordination of child-centered program development.Assisting in capacity building for leadership, virtual crisis intervention support, andsupporting frontline workers in executing work plans.Creation framework and content for: “Indigenous Mental Health: How IndigenizingChild Protection Sustains the Mental Health and Wellbeing of IndigenousCommunities” and “Indigenous Child Protection: Resisting Systemic Oppression,Reclaiming Our Communities” professional development presentations

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Supporting various residents/clients with developmental/cognitive disabilities andmental health decline in Momentum’s residences.● Recording significant events and/or changes in behavior, writing reports and filling outnecessary paperwork which will help enhance the client’s support plan.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Contracted to create and facilitate a eight hour workshop (including relevantresources) for: “Factors of Aging: Supporting Senior Survivors of Sexual Violence.”● Created workbook materials to accompany the course.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Memorial Student Union (MUNSU), Faculty of Sociology, Faculty of Social Work. St. John’s, NL● Coordinate “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” with MUNSU, Fall 2023.● Facilitating MUNSU’s Sexual Violence Awareness and Advocacy week, Winter 2022.● Research Assistant Position with Social Work (Dr. Sobia Shaikh) focusing on anti-racismadvocacy and awareness within feminist-based organizations.● Research Assistant Position with Sociology Department (Dr. Rochelle Cote):highlighting Indigenous presence in news articles from the 1700- 1800’s.● Indigenous Student Resource Office: mentoring students, offering support for ISRC events.● Events Coordinator with MUNSU: organizing and implementing events and services.

Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Supporting residents and Mokami programs.● Conducting presentations and workshops on sexual violence awareness.● Assist in presenting on Mokami’s journey to the local Military Family Center● Work in collaboration with other staff on the team to support the community.● Supporting Indigenous survivors of gender based violence and Indigenous feminist community collaboration.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Conducts research and creation of relevant resources for community support.● Liaise between the Center and other resources to assist collaborative connection.● Support survivors of sexualized violence on the crisis and support line● Research and recommendations on how to support Indigenous survivors of sexualized violence.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Conduct research focusing on Sustainable Development Goals and UNDRIP, writeliterature review, write reports, and create resources within a team. Focusing on decolonization, Indigenous perspectives, and equity based research● Supporting other students within the program in their experiences and student journey..● Present research findings to supervisory staff

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Responsible for recruitment, promotion, and marketing for the online exchange program.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Conducts research, write literature review, note-take on interviews, write reports, etc.● Indigenous-specific research and policy-related research● Work collaboratively with a team to gather data and insight from community and research participants

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

● Working in partnership with a Behavioral Management Specialist todevelop and implement strategic pathways for a male youth withcomplex needs.

Completed The Year-Long Postgrad Psychotherapy Training In Compassionate Inquiry, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Pass/Complete

Activities and Societies: The following is quoted from: https://compassionateinquiry.com/the-approach/ "Compassionate Inquiry® is.

Masters Of Social Work - Indigenous Field Of Study, Masters Of Social Work - Indigenous Field Of Study

Emdr Phase 1 - Emdria Approved, Trauma Therapy, Pass

Activities and Societies: EMDR training Description taken from: https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/emdr-therapy-training/.

Certificate Of Indigenous Studies, Undergrad

Activities and Societies: Research, queer theory, indigenous feminist theory, critical race theory, anti colonial theory, post colonial.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Emdria Approved Emdr Training Part 1 And 2, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com Quoted from ICM website: "Discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Intercultural Ministry